Each year on March 21 we stand together united with countries around the world to reaffirm our commitment to the elimination of racial discrimination.
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse legacies of Black people in Canada, past and present. This month also allows us to learn more about the important roles and achievements of Black people in Canada that have shaped our country.
In honour of yesterday’s National Day of Remembrance, the Canadian Human Rights Commission stands in solidarity with all Muslims in Canada as we remember the 2017 violent tragedy at the Québec City Mosque where six people were murdered and many others wounded. As we forever carry the weight of that terrible day in our hearts, we also insist upon turning our collective grief into collective action.
The report presents our 2021 statistics, highlights from our year, and features three stories that help shed light on three emerging issues that are defining this next era of human rights.
Canadian Human Rights Commission’s written submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on the use of facial recognition technology in policing.
April 2022
The report presents our 2020 statistics, highlights from our year, and feature four stories that illustrate current human rights issues in Canada.